Experience

3 Parks Wine Shop

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wine Consultant

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Assist with wine buying, conducting tastings and events, Wine Clubs and day to wine wine education and recommendations. Assist with wine buying, conducting tastings and events, Wine Clubs and day to wine wine education and recommendations.


Telesomm
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sommelier

  • Mar 2021 - Present


Kaitlin Kolarik Photography

• United States
• Photography

• Photographer/Videographer

  • May 2009 - Present

  As a freelancer I have done everything from shooting weddings, fashion shows, editing promotional video for multi-million dollar companies, acting as PA and set photographer for television programs and newspaper photography. Anything that involves people, I'm there! I am proficient with almost every photo and video editing software, operation of professional video cameras and able to fill most roles involved in video production, studio and otherwise. Due to my training in converged media I have been provided a foundation for exploring many different facets of visual communication. I love what I do and am always looking to learn more about media and get involved in projects that will help me grow as an artist and a person. Show less


NADI
• Indonesia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Photographer

  • May 2017 - Present


Human Rights Campaign

• Political Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Freelance Photographer

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  I shoot on a volunteer basis for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Atlanta. It's an incredible organization and I'm glad to be able to contribute with my photography! I shoot on a volunteer basis for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Atlanta. It's an incredible organization and I'm glad to be able to contribute with my photography!



Public Broadcasting Atlanta

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Freelance Photographer

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2023

  I shoot on a freelance basis for WABE, Atlanta's NPR affiliate. https://www.wabe.org/ I shoot on a freelance basis for WABE, Atlanta's NPR affiliate. https://www.wabe.org/


Atlanta Senior Life
• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Freelance Photographer

  • Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

Fermented
• Singapore
• Food and Beverage Services
• Wine Consultant

  • Dec 2018 - Aug 2020


Murphy's Restaurant, LLC

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wine Associate

  • Jan 2017 - May 2019

  As a Wine Associate at Murphy's Wine Shop I'm responsible for assisting clients in wine selection, conducting wine training with new servers, assisting in wine tastings and dinners and much more. I recently passed my Court of Master Sommeliers Level I and will be pursuing my certification as soon as possible. As a Wine Associate at Murphy's Wine Shop I'm responsible for assisting clients in wine selection, conducting wine training with new servers, assisting in wine tastings and dinners and much more. I recently passed my Court of Master Sommeliers Level I and will be pursuing my certification as soon as possible.


Brain Bytes Creative LLC
• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Freelance Photo Editor

  • Nov 2016 - Nov 2016


The Iberian Pig

• Server

  • Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

  The Iberian Pig is a Spanish influenced casual fine dining restaurant focusing on Charcuterie and Tapas. Heavy focus on wine, cocktail and only the highest quality ingredients. Passionately pursuing the perfect dining experience, one guest at a time! The Iberian Pig is a Spanish influenced casual fine dining restaurant focusing on Charcuterie and Tapas. Heavy focus on wine, cocktail and only the highest quality ingredients. Passionately pursuing the perfect dining experience, one guest at a time!



umano clothing

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Photographer

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Responsibilities for Senior Photographer are as follows: - Hiring, training and managing photo and stylist interns - Planning and executing weekly photoshoots - Editing images for multiple platforms, including photoshopping images onto product Responsibilities for Senior Photographer are as follows: - Hiring, training and managing photo and stylist interns - Planning and executing weekly photoshoots - Editing images for multiple platforms, including photoshopping images onto product


Clocked! Diner
• Host/Server

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2016


Cheeky Peach

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• In-house Photographer

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

  As the in house photographer for Cheeky Peach my responsibilities were as follows: - Hiring and scheduling of models - Planning and execution of photoshoots - Shooting daily editorials and assets for all social media platforms As the in house photographer for Cheeky Peach my responsibilities were as follows: - Hiring and scheduling of models - Planning and execution of photoshoots - Shooting daily editorials and assets for all social media platforms


Kumquat Mae
• United States
• Restaurants
• Social Media and Web Coordinator/Photographer

  • Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

The Tomato Head
• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Server

  • Nov 2012 - Sep 2014

The Daily Times
• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Freelance Photographer

  • Nov 2012 - Jun 2013


Cox Communications

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• City Hall Director

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

  I was responsible for filming and airing live Pensacola City Council meetings. I was responsible for filming and airing live Pensacola City Council meetings.



Barnes West Productions

• Editor/Videographer

  • Aug 2011 - Oct 2012

  I acted as editor, videographer, web designer and photographer at Barnes West Productions. I assisted in the production of commercials, films, documentaries, websites, graphics and multiple other projects. I also acted as an A&R rep for the short lived recording company and was privileged to work and record with an amazing local musician. This job was instrumental in my growth in the production realm and provided me with so many amazing opportunities to work with people from all facets of life. The people I met and the projects I worked on were a dream come true for a young professional. Because of this job I feel that I truly am capable of filling any and all production jobs I might encounter. Show less



BLAB Television

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Editor, Floor Director

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  BLAB connects local business and talent via live and programmed television. They produce a wide variety of live shows and also produce recorded programs that give viewers a more intimate look at the community they live in. BLAB is an integral part of a vibrant community and I was so fortunate to be a part of it. While at BLAB I acted as floor director, audio supervisor, editor and graphic designer for various live and recorded programming. BLAB connects local business and talent via live and programmed television. They produce a wide variety of live shows and also produce recorded programs that give viewers a more intimate look at the community they live in. BLAB is an integral part of a vibrant community and I was so fortunate to be a part of it. While at BLAB I acted as floor director, audio supervisor, editor and graphic designer for various live and recorded programming.



The Grunge Exodus

• Producer/Editor

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

  The Grunge Exodus was an adventure into the heart of social media and YouTube. Along with co-producer I traveled and made mini-documentaries about various places around the United States. As my co-producer said, we explore "cheap travel, non-profit advocacy, road-trip tips and adventure." I couldn't have said it better myself! The Grunge Exodus was an adventure into the heart of social media and YouTube. Along with co-producer I traveled and made mini-documentaries about various places around the United States. As my co-producer said, we explore "cheap travel, non-profit advocacy, road-trip tips and adventure." I couldn't have said it better myself!



Interlock Media

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Assistant

  • May 2011 - May 2011

  Production Assistant for Interlock Media's new program, Sustainable Industry Television, shot in LaGrange, GA. Responsibilities included: - Graphic Design - Finding catering/extra equipment in the area - Set Photographer Production Assistant for Interlock Media's new program, Sustainable Industry Television, shot in LaGrange, GA. Responsibilities included: - Graphic Design - Finding catering/extra equipment in the area - Set Photographer



Barnes West Production

• Freelance Editor

  • Mar 2011 - Mar 2011

  Worked as editor for the SunGard Summit in New Orleans. Edited 4 minute piece for the end of convention session as well as internal and external pieces for YouTube. Video can be found here: http://vimeo.com/25377390 Worked as editor for the SunGard Summit in New Orleans. Edited 4 minute piece for the end of convention session as well as internal and external pieces for YouTube. Video can be found here: http://vimeo.com/25377390



Rome News-Tribune

• Newspaper Photographer

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  - Accepted and shot photo assignments - Edited photos for print and online - Gathered information on events and subjects - Accepted and shot photo assignments - Edited photos for print and online - Gathered information on events and subjects



Community Television of Knoxville

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Web Coordinator & Producer Training

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  I assisted in building the website for the company's side project, Community Producers, as well as filmed programs, assisted producers in training and production and helped operate day to day functioning of the studio. I assisted in building the website for the company's side project, Community Producers, as well as filmed programs, assisted producers in training and production and helped operate day to day functioning of the studio.



"The Little Death"

• Production Assistant

  • 2010 - 2010

  PA for feature film in Atlanta, GA PA for feature film in Atlanta, GA



Viking Fusion

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Station Manager/Executive Director/Co-Creator

  • May 2008 - May 2009

  As Station Manager of Viking Vision, Berry College's television station, I oversaw the transition of the station into a digital media format. I assisted in the creation of Viking Fusion, a converged media website that has become the creative hub for the college. I became the Executive Director and was responsible for hiring, day-to-day operation of the studio and website, training students on video equipment, assisting producers develop their programs as well as continuing work on my own program and much more. Show less



Viking Vision (Now Viking Fusion)

• Show Creator/Producer, "The Cause"

  • Aug 2007 - May 2009

  As a student at Berry College I had a hand in multiple show productions. However, "The Cause" was my own brainchild along with Co-Producer Stephanie Carson. It was created out of a desire to spotlight the different 'causes' of Berry College students in a documentary style format. "The Cause" has been continued by a current student at Berry College and is still empowering students who are trying to change the world! As a student at Berry College I had a hand in multiple show productions. However, "The Cause" was my own brainchild along with Co-Producer Stephanie Carson. It was created out of a desire to spotlight the different 'causes' of Berry College students in a documentary style format. "The Cause" has been continued by a current student at Berry College and is still empowering students who are trying to change the world!



ABC News

• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Journalist

  • 2009 - 2009

  I was flown to Washington, D.C. for the NLGJA Convention and trained in the field of journalism by ABC professionals. I produced news packages for the convention and my own personal package where I acted as editor and reporter under the tutelage of an ABC mentor. It was a highly unique and prestigious opportunity that provided a foundation for every area of production that I have since been a part of. I was flown to Washington, D.C. for the NLGJA Convention and trained in the field of journalism by ABC professionals. I produced news packages for the convention and my own personal package where I acted as editor and reporter under the tutelage of an ABC mentor. It was a highly unique and prestigious opportunity that provided a foundation for every area of production that I have since been a part of.